Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: A Matter of Definition
A recent court of appeals decision could impact creditors in Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases—and it all comes down to defining the term “provided for.” Editor's note: this story originally appeared [...]
GDP Gets a Boost, But How Is Housing Faring?
New estimates show the economy continues to recover from the government shutdown earlier this year with another boost in the GDP. Here’s what this could mean for the housing market. [...]
Title, Mortgage Companies Partner to Benefit Customers
Hightide Settlement Services, LLC, a provider of title and settlement services, is now offering eClosings through Pavaso, a supplier of digital mortgage closing technologies. Hightide, located in California, uses its [...]
Fannie Mae Working to Improve Homeowner Conditions and Affordability
Many Americans cannot afford to live in areas near better schools and childcare. Fannie Mae’s Sustainable Communities Innovation Challenge hopes to change that. The post Fannie Mae Working to Improve [...]
Home Loan Delinquencies Impacted by Positive Outlook?
Improvements to mortgage rates in recent months have boosted the personal satisfaction of Americans, according to a new report. Here’s how that change is affecting delinquency rates. The post Home [...]
The Industry Pulse: Updates on UBS, LRES, and More
From key hires and promotions to new technologies, catch the latest happenings in the industry in this update. The post The Industry Pulse: Updates on UBS, LRES, and More appeared [...]
Black, Hispanic Communities Still Feeling Legacy of Housing Crisis
A new report by Zillow states that 31.4% of all foreclosures that occurred between January 2007 and December 2015 occurred in predominantly black and Hispanic communities. According to the report, [...]
Mortgage Servicing Professionals Meet With HUD for Policy Discussion
On Thursday, representatives from the National Mortgage Servicing Association’s Joint Federal Agency Task Force met with HUD representatives to discuss the servicing of FHA loans and other matters. The post [...]
VFSAC Golf Classic—Supporting Military Veterans’ Housing Needs
The proceeds from an upcoming golf tournament will go towards ensuring that veterans can achieve the American Dream of homeownership. The post VFSAC Golf Classic—Supporting Military Veterans’ Housing Needs appeared [...]